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Traditional White Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Red House Lane
Red House Lane
Clare Elise InteriorsClare Elise Interiors
Photo of a classic foyer in Surrey with white walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Boscastle
Boscastle
MH Costa Construction LtdMH Costa Construction Ltd
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in London.
Richmond Riverside
Richmond Riverside
Pineapple InteriorsPineapple Interiors
This is an example of a classic entrance in London.
Cosy and artistic entrance hall
Cosy and artistic entrance hall
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
This navy and white hallway oozes practical elegance with the stained glass windows and functional storage system that still matches the simple beauty of the space.
Georgian Hallway
Georgian Hallway
Your ID | Interior DesignYour ID | Interior Design
Traditional entrance in Other with a dado rail.
Thunderbird Trail
Thunderbird Trail
Ashley Martin HomeAshley Martin Home
Small classic foyer in Orlando with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Mud Room Organization System Replaces Traditional Closet
Mud Room Organization System Replaces Traditional Closet
UserUser
Keeping track of all the coats, shoes, backpacks and specialty gear for several small children can be an organizational challenge all by itself. Combine that with busy schedules and various activities like ballet lessons, little league, art classes, swim team, soccer and music, and the benefits of a great mud room organization system like this one becomes invaluable. Rather than an enclosed closet, separate cubbies for each family member ensures that everyone has a place to store their coats and backpacks. The look is neat and tidy, but easier than a traditional closet with doors, making it more likely to be used by everyone — including children. Hooks rather than hangers are easier for children and help prevent jackets from being to left on the floor. A shoe shelf beneath each cubby keeps all the footwear in order so that no one ever ends up searching for a missing shoe when they're in a hurry. a drawer above the shoe shelf keeps mittens, gloves and small items handy. A shelf with basket above each coat cubby is great for keys, wallets and small items that might otherwise become lost. The cabinets above hold gear that is out-of-season or infrequently used. An additional shoe cupboard that spans from floor to ceiling offers a place to keep boots and extra shoes. White shaker style cabinet doors with oil rubbed bronze hardware presents a simple, clean appearance to organize the clutter, while bead board panels at the back of the coat cubbies adds a casual, country charm. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler
Fresh Traditional Lake Home
Fresh Traditional Lake Home
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Minneapolis.
Drop Zone
Drop Zone
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
This drop zone space is accessible from the attached 2 car garage and from this glass paneled door leading from the motor court, making it centrally located and highly functional. It is your typical drop zone, but with a twist. Literally. The custom live edge coat hook board adds in some visual interest and uniqueness to the room. Pike always likes to incorporate special design elements like that to take spaces from ordinary to extraordinary, without the need to go overboard. Cabinet Paint- Benjamin Moore Sea Haze Floor Tile- Jeffrey Court Union Mosaic Grey ( https://www.jeffreycourt.com/product/union-mosaic-grey-13-125-in-x-15-375-in-x-6-mm-14306/)
Home Remodel
Home Remodel
R&R Enterprises IncR&R Enterprises Inc
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Atlanta.
Great Rooms
Great Rooms
Norman Design Group, Inc.Norman Design Group, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Two Doors Down
Two Doors Down
Romina Black InteriorsRomina Black Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, beige floors and a feature wall.
Soft Industrial
Soft Industrial
Haus Interior DesignHaus Interior Design
Photos by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in DC Metro with brown floors, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Palm Beach Gardens Home
Palm Beach Gardens Home
Insignia Design Group LlcInsignia Design Group Llc
Sargent Architectural Photography
This is an example of a classic foyer in Miami with grey walls and beige floors.
English Countryside Manor
English Countryside Manor
Patrick Dyke Collaborative l.l.c.Patrick Dyke Collaborative l.l.c.
Dayna Flory Interiors Martin Vecchio Photography
Large classic foyer in Detroit with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Washington Victorian historic addition and renovation
Washington Victorian historic addition and renovation
Legnola Builders, LLCLegnola Builders, LLC
This is an example of a classic boot room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
2017 Artisan Home
2017 Artisan Home
Highmark BuildersHighmark Builders
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls and grey floors.
Cooper Woods Modern Tudor
Cooper Woods Modern Tudor
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
This 2 story home with a first floor Master Bedroom features a tumbled stone exterior with iron ore windows and modern tudor style accents. The Great Room features a wall of built-ins with antique glass cabinet doors that flank the fireplace and a coffered beamed ceiling. The adjacent Kitchen features a large walnut topped island which sets the tone for the gourmet kitchen. Opening off of the Kitchen, the large Screened Porch entertains year round with a radiant heated floor, stone fireplace and stained cedar ceiling. Photo credit: Picture Perfect Homes
Extension, loft conversion & renovation - Russell Road
Extension, loft conversion & renovation - Russell Road
MAC Building Solutions LtdMAC Building Solutions Ltd
Nathalie Priem
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in London with light hardwood flooring, black walls and a feature wall.
Refined Kitchen Expansion
Refined Kitchen Expansion
Vine Street DesignVine Street Design
Kaskel Photo
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, slate flooring and black floors.

Traditional White Entrance Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your traditional home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your traditional foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What traditional front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my traditional doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my traditional front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my traditional entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my traditional foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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